Every time you use a leg machine at the gym, you generally work both legs together at same the time.

However, this could cause some muscular imbalances in your body. Most of us do not have equal muscle fitness in our legs and when you exercise them together the stronger one tends to do more work.

Try using less weight and do a full set on your weaker side first. Then, switch legs and do a full set with your stronger side. Training this way will help you balance the strength between both sides of your body.

Don’t neglect your upper body

Cardio sessions focused on just the treadmill and stationary bike will not burn as many calories as those that use your upper-body muscles too.

Include time on a total-body elliptical machine, with intervals focusing on your upper and lower body.

Mix things up using an upper-body arm bike that forces you to raise your heart rate using only your upper half.

Include a post-workout stretch

Make sure you stretch your muscles after a workout as they will be warm and flowing with oxygen-rich blood.

All adults should stretch at least three or four times a week, starting with the front side of your body. The tighter muscles on the front of the body can reduce flexibility in the back.

Before beginning your warm-down, give yourself a few minutes for your heart rate to lower and then perform some gentle exercises before heading for the showers.

Written by Karl Peters

Karl is a university graduate with years of experience in casual writing and freelance services. Always up to date on the latest trends and working hard to bring these trends to the forefront of the public eye. Lover of beer, dogs and cars and dedicated to being the best bachelor bro.